Cheryl Hart, BSc (Hons) ost DO D.WHO

Principal Osteopath, Movement Coach & Grace Hill Studios Co-Director

Hi, I'm Cheryl. I graduated from the world-renowned European School of Osteopathy and have over 16 years of clinical experience.

I love to empower people to improve their health & wellbeing through simple & achievable lifestyle adjustments, and have a passion for movement-as-medicine and stress management for improved health.

I have a deep understanding of pain science, and how not all pain is due to pathology or disrupted anatomy, no-matter what x-rays or MRIs might show.

The role of stress and trauma in the experience of persistent pain is not widely known (or taught!) - I love to teach people about the fascinating connection of body and mind, and how stress and unresolved trauma may be playing a critical role in maintaining dis-ease and discomfort. I incorporate hands-on therapy, movement therapy, and teach somatic (body) as well as cognitive (brain) techniques to help your body-mind feel safe enough to reduce the stress/ pain cycle.

With lived experience of how stress and trauma can result in persistent pain and poor pelvic health, I understand first-hand the connection between mind and body, and how to recover and find health again.

Because of this experience I discovered a passion for womxn's* health and set about a learning as much as I could! I'm now a Certified Mummy MOT® practitioner and hold a post-graduate diploma in Women's Health Osteopathy.

Having trained extensively in pre- & post-natal and pelvic floor movement therapy (Body Ready Method® & Restore Your Core®), and currently training to become a Perinatal Corrective Exercise Specialist, I'm confident in guiding you towards a stronger, more functional body.

I'm here to give womxn their confidence back by compassionately accompanying them through recovery - everything from pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain, incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse to diastasis recti and painful sex.

*Inclusivity is important - for this reason I have used the term 'womxn' instead of 'woman/women'.

Baye drury, mSc (int) DO

Associate Osteopath

Hi, I'm Baye, and I graduated with distinction from the European School of Osteopathy in 2019, and have had the opportunity to work in many different specialised fields since then.

I had the amazing opportunity to work with the Canadian Olympic Ski Cross team during one of their World Cup seasons; I have worked at a clinic that specialises in cranial osteopathy; and I have spent the last 2 years working with orthopaedic patients during their post-op rehabilitation (including total knee, hip and shoulder replacements; ACL reconstructions; and spinal decompressions; etc.) at KIMS Hospital.

I treat all areas of the body, but have a particular speciality in foot, ankle, and gait (walking) issues.  I enjoy working with any patient motivated to get back to better health and better movement, regardless of age and activity background. I also enjoy treating babies and children; they're adorable!

My treatments usually include a combination of cranial and structural approaches, as well as exercises to either strengthen and/or mobilise the body.

I enjoy empowering patients during their recovery process by teaching them about their bodies and why we are doing what we are doing.

I'm looking forward to seeing some of you in clinic!

the postnatal check that you deserve

Up to half of all post-natal people experience dysfunction in both the abdominal muscles and pelvic floor muscles after pregnancy, and up to a third still have a tummy gap at eight weeks post-birth.

This can lead to difficulties feeling comfortable doing everyday activities, such as walking, bending, or carrying, and even be the cause of pelvic/back pain, and bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunction.

These conditions are treatable, and should not be something you should just put up with as a result of having a baby.

It’s recommended that women have an initial assessment after their 6-8 week GP check, but we also treat women who gave birth years ago that may still have a tummy gap or related pelvic floor issues.

Your 75 minute assessment will include:

• Abdominal muscle exam to check for any separation
• Pelvic floor muscle assessment
• Screening for bladder, bowel or sexual dysfunction
• Education and advice on safe activities such as lifting your baby or pushing a buggy
• Bespoke rehabilitation programme with your goals and lifestyle factors in mind.

feel strong and functional throughout your pregnancy, prepare for labour and beyond

Body Ready Method® (BRM) Pros are certified in the leading approach to preparing for a more functional pregnancy, your desired birth and beyond.

Helping you with aches and pains, preparing for a VBAC, a smoother transition to postpartum, and more.

Cheryl will assess your posture, movement patterns, and will talk with you about how daily activities may be adapted to better support you throughout your pregnancy.

As well as hands-on treatment, specific movements to promote better mobility through your upper body, pelvis, and pelvic floor will be taught, and Cheryl can discuss with you how to help address any delays during your labour.

move better. feel better.

Restore Your Core (RYC) Pros have a deep understanding of how your current movement patterns may be contributing to poor pelvic health, to a diastasis recti, or to discomfort and pain. 

I am trained to assess how you move, how to help you find more optimal patterns of movement, and how to teach you to support your core and pelvic floor during physical activity.

I can teach you how to:

- Have a functional core so that your movements do not place undue strain your body or cause you to compromise when you exercise.

- Strengthen your body effectively and efficiently in order to be able to workout with great results and move without compensation.

- Understand, activate, and strengthen your pelvic floor so that sneezing, running, jumping and coughing do not cause you to leak.

- Learn exercises to improve your diastasis recti, strengthen your core and improve your pelvic floor function.

Helping to heal, from the inside out

LPG Endermologie can help with scars by promoting circulation and increasing collagen production in the skin. The deep tissue massage and suction provided by the machine can help to break up scar tissue, reduce inflammation, and stimulate the production of new collagen, which is essential for healthy skin.

Collagen is a protein that is found in the skin and connective tissues, and it plays an important role in wound healing and skin regeneration. By increasing collagen production, LPG Endermologie may help to improve the texture and appearance of scars.

As well as scar tissue reduction, LPG Endermologie can also help with the symptoms of endometriosis.

For most surgeries, it's recommended to wait at least 4-6 weeks before undergoing LPG Endermologie or any other type of massage therapy. This allows sufficient time for the incision site to heal and for any swelling or inflammation to subside.

(It's important to note that results may vary depending on the severity of the scar and other individual factors.)